Question

Artificial insemination means the

• A. Transfer of sperms of the husband to a test tube containing ova.
• B. Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina.
• C. Introduction of sperms of a healthy donor directly into the ovary.
• D. Transfer of sperms of healthy donor to a test tube containing ova.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina.

Artificial insemination is a technique in which semen is artificially introduced to the female vagina. In this process, artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina takes place. This technique is mainly used in those females who husband is either unable to inseminate or has very low sperm counts in the ejaculation. So, in these cases, semen is collected from the donor male and then artificially introduced into the vagina of the female. This technique is also used in animals such as cows and buffaloes to produce offsprings who are better than their parents and give high yield nutrient-rich milk.